Leslie Arzt
Played by Daniel RoebuckThe Survivors
A high school science teacher who survives the crash but is largely overlooked by the main group. Vocal about being excluded from decisions. His spectacular death became shorthand for the show's dark humor and its willingness to shock.
Notable Quotes
“You guys have any idea what happens when you take unstable nitroglycerin and you shake it up?”
“The A-Team gets to go on all the adventures while the rest of us stay behind.”
Trivia
- Daniel Roebuck's explosive death scene required multiple takes and extensive practical effects.
- Arzt became a fan-favorite despite his brief appearance, and his flash-sideways return as a fellow teacher with Ben was a welcome surprise.
- Hurley's repeated references to "what happened to Arzt" became a recurring bit of dark comedy throughout the series.